From injury crisis to luxury problem in one year
Twelve months after fielding only seven subs, Pep Guardiola now has 24 first‑team players training before City’s trip to Villarreal. Rodri and Khusanov are close to returning, giving Pep so many choices he might soon need a substitute to pick his substitutes.
With nearly every player fit, competition is fierce — a welcome change from last year’s struggles, even if it leaves some stars sitting out matchdays.
